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Hotspur: rebellion and ambition

The rivalry between Prince Hal and Hotspur drives much of the
main plot--a rivalry much intensified by Shakespeare's
changing of Hotspur's age to make him a peer of the prince,
rather than a member of the older generation.

Hotspur's main function in the plot is to represent the
rebels and their ambitions, but he is a powerful and
attractive character in his own right, forgiven for his
outspoken behaviour because of his fiery commitment to
honour--though his view of honour could possibly be confused
with pride, or hubris.